West Bengal is a state in eastern India, between the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal. Its capital, Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), retains architectural and cultural remnants of its past as an East India Company trading post and capital of the British Raj. The city's colonial landmarks include the government buildings around B.B.D. Bagh Square, and the iconic Victoria Memorial, dedicated to Britain's queen.

Weather
Mountainous region. Because of high altitude, the mountainous parts of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts experience a cool temperate kind of climate. The average temperature in summer is about 15 °C (59 °F), and winter temperature is about 2 °C (36 °F). Snowfall occurs in some part of this region.
Shopping
Here is our list of Bengal & Kolkata Souvenirs to buy:
  • Conch Shell Bangles. ...
  • Terracotta – Bring a bit Bengali soil with you. ...
  • Saris – Who does not love them. ...
  • Solapith Handicrafts. ...
  • Bengali Sweets – the sweetest of Kolkata Souvenirs. ...
  • Dokra Craft.
  • Darjeeling Tea.
  • Kalighat Paintings.

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